Mentorship Program

The American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Mentoring Program is a way to build connections with experienced members who can help answer questions regarding Spinal Cord Injury and the association. New members interested in a mentor will be matched before or during the ASIA Annual Meeting, where there will be an opportunity for mentors and mentees to meet. If you, at any time throughout the year would like to sign up to be a mentor or mentee, please complete a Mentor/Mentee application form (link below) and return to: asia.office@asia-spinalinjury.org

“I got involved in ASIA’s mentoring program as a first year rehab resident for several reasons: I knew I was interested in spinal cord injury, I knew I wanted to attend the ASIA conference, and I knew I wanted to know at least one person at the conference. My mentor, Dr. Miner, was kind enough to take me out to lunch beforehand, where we got to know each other. When I arrived in Albuquerque for the conference, I was greeted by Dr. Miner almost immediately after I arrived. Sure enough, at the welcome event that evening, she introduced me to dozens of people in the field, from various regions and professional backgrounds. I appreciated the cross-pollination, as I was able to introduce her in turn to my fellow residents and fellows from Stanford. I flew back from the conference energized and grateful, feeling like part of the spinal cord injury community.”